Kickoff is scheduled for 16:30 GMT while the Citizens prepare to host the Cherries at the Etihad.
"I'm hopeful we can be happy when the game is over," commented City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
Important Quotes from the City Star
Speaking about the weight of the match: "It's a vital game. We're up against a top team and now they are in second place. I'm optimistic we can be pleased at the end."
Speaking about the difficulty Bournemouth pose: "We understand how they play, how intense and aggressive they are. They work tirelessly so much and ensure every fixture challenging."
On today being the opening of three home games back-to-back: "Kicking off with a three points this week would be amazing. There are three vital tests before the international break and I hope we get the hat-trick of victories. Let's focus on this game and next week we will see the upcoming fixtures."
